You can read the lyrics to Farid Mammadov’s “Hold Me” below. But you may not get to them because you will be so wrapped up watching the video of his fantastic song.

This song has a subtle R&B quality to it, and unlike so many of the ballads this year it manages to be sentimental but not over-the-top. He brings the drama and builds this song like a construction worker builds a house. Let me in that door! This is one of the best man ballads I have heard in a long time.

This is further proof that Azerbaijan does not send duds to Eurovision. They know how to choose a song and the state broadcaster knows how to groom the performer. Look me in the eyes and tell me Safura didn’t work her wind machine and LED dress in Oslo. This song is going to lend itself really well to some dramatic Sabina Babayeva-esque staging. Watch out!

What do you think of the song? Is Farid guaranteed a spot in the Top 5 with this?

“Hold Me” Lyrics

Should have seen it coming when I saw you
Should have had the sense to stop and walk away
It was gonna turn out complicated
We’ve hit our load, about to explode

If love was a mountain
I’d climb up to the highest of the world
I’d swim across the ocean if you’d come
I’m lost in your smile, free-falling for miles

Hold me, just unfold me
Unchain my soul, give me love, make me whole
Hold me if it’s only
For this moment in time, now I’m yours and you’re mine
So hold me

Take a little time and you’ll know better
Then to think about giving in on the one you love
Here we’re going back and freeze the moment
When we used to be free, was only you and me

Hold me, just unfold me
Unchain my soul, give me love, make me whole
Hold me if it’s only
For this moment in time, now I’m yours and you’re mine

Remember how we used to laugh, but now you’re running from the past
Let’s find the strength to carry on
Remember how when love used to be, you said I was your fantasy
Can’t take another night alone, so come and hold

Hold me, just unfold me
Unchain my soul, give me love, make me whole
Hold me if it’s only
For this moment in time, now I’m yours and you’re mine

Good choice for Azerbaijan, looks like this candidate will manage it to the final!

ZolanMar 16, 2013 @ 14:28:20

Even though it has some interest in the details and arrangement, I find the overall effect, and the chorus in particular, tedious and unpleasant.
Of course this is not the final version, which will be engineered to vote-grabbing perfection.

Richard WMar 16, 2013 @ 13:36:22

Song is very nice, But as you see this guy need to perform emotionally on the stage. not as stick like here . Top 5.!

FulanoMar 15, 2013 @ 22:50:02

It’s a really bland song. And his face is creepy! Yuck! Not winner, actually I think song will get the worst result for Azerbaijan in the contest.

I think it’s a solid TOP5 entry at least. If not TOP3. I think with the right stagework and emotional performance it might be the winner!

georgeMar 15, 2013 @ 16:17:16

It looks familiar but I don’t give a… hm.. last place in the semifinal.
It’s a great song and I’d be happy if he won!

dinamMar 15, 2013 @ 15:27:25

nice but ….. does this sound so familiar?

Vlad EugenMar 15, 2013 @ 14:33:36

Well, we shouldn’t be surprised if this song will win this year’s Eurovision. It’s one of the best IMO and it will surely conquer the European audience as the singer is both talented and very good looking.

I can’t see what all the fuss is about – to me this just sounds like another bland pop-ballad, the likes of which we already have so many of this year. If this weren’t from Azerbaijan would people still be tipping it for victory?

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